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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.61, 1,941.39 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.61, 1,941.39 and 601.16 is: 901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.61 : 1,941.39 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.61/1,941.39 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.61x = 1,941.39 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.61x = 1,167,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,076.31/1,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.49

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